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Flowers for the cemetery on All Saints' Day and 2 November: what to bring
Sympathy and remembrance
What to bring to your loved ones, and how to make it last outdoors.
Raluca Ungureanu
Updated 7/10/2026 · 8 min read
Between the end of October and the first days of November, cemeteries fill with flowers. It is the time of year when people visit those who are no longer here, clean the headstone and change the water in the grave vase. Here you will find what people usually bring, what it costs, how to choose flowers that last outdoors and the rules of Turin's cemeteries.
All Saints' Day and 2 November
1 November is All Saints' Day, the feast of all the saints; 2 November is All Souls' Day, the commemoration of the dead. By tradition, people visit the cemetery on one of these two days or in the week before. In 2026 All Saints' Day falls on a Sunday and 2 November on a Monday: if you want flowers for the Sunday, it is wise to arrange them by Saturday 31 October.
Why people bring chrysanthemums
In Italy the chrysanthemum is the flower of the dead for a very practical reason: it blooms right between late October and early November and withstands the cold and the first frosts, so it lasts a long time even outdoors. The name comes from Greek and means 'golden flower'. It is not like this everywhere: in Japan and many other countries it is a flower of celebration.
The most popular colours are white, the most understated, and yellow, followed by bronze, pink and purple. There are large-flowered chrysanthemums, one bloom per stem, and small-flowered chrysanthemums that grow in sprays: santini, which we often use in white and green bouquets because they are delicate and last a long time. What each colour means is explained in the guide to the meaning of chrysanthemums and their colours.
What to bring to the cemetery
| What | Why choose it | How long it lasts outdoors |
|---|---|---|
| Potted chrysanthemums | The classic gesture; it fills the grave | Weeks, if watered |
| Cut chrysanthemums and santini | For the grave vase, easy to replace | 1-2 weeks in cool weather |
| Cyclamen, heather, pansies | Plants that cope with the cold | Weeks or months |
| White roses, carnations, lilies | More elegant, for those who prefer a bouquet | A few days, longer if it is cold |
| Memorial candle | Goes with the flowers, by tradition | - |
There is no rule: people bring what feels right, often the flowers the person loved. If the grave vase is small, a bunch of santini or a few cut chrysanthemums will look better than a large bouquet that tips over at the first gust of wind.
The most popular cemetery bouquets in our shop
These are the arrangements people ask us for most at the counter at this time of year, in the shop on Via Pergolesi. They are bouquets designed for the grave vase, tall and compact, with flowers that cope with the cold and the open air. They range from €20 to €45, depending on the flowers and the size, and each one can be made in the colours you prefer.
You can order them in the shop, by phone on 340 470 9209 or on WhatsApp: we prepare them for collection or deliver them in Turin and the surrounding area, including directly to the cemetery. In the run-up to All Saints' Day it is best to order a few days in advance.
Flowers that cope with the November cold
By All Saints' Day it is already cold, and it can freeze at night: among cut flowers, chrysanthemums and santini, anthurium, protea and cymbidium orchids hold up best, while lilies, tulips and gerberas last only a few days. For every season, plus plants and formats for burial niches and in-ground graves, see the guide to long-lasting cemetery flowers.
How much chrysanthemums cost
| Format | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Cut chrysanthemum, per stem | €1.50 - €3 |
| Potted chrysanthemum | €8 - €25, depending on the pot size |
| Bouquet or arrangement with several flowers | from €15-20 upwards |
The ranges come from surveys by Coldiretti, the Italian farmers' association, in recent years: close to 2 November prices rise, because demand is concentrated in a few days. According to Coldiretti, Italians spend more on flowers for All Saints' Day than for Valentine's Day.
The rules of Turin's cemeteries
In the city's six cemeteries (Monumentale, Parco, Abbadia di Stura, Cavoretto, Sassi and Mirafiori) a few rules are worth knowing:
- Wilted flowers must be removed by whoever brought them: if they are left, the staff remove them.
- No pots on the ground, except wreaths and funeral flowers, which are removed after three days.
- To keep mosquitoes away, you can put a larvicide in the grave vase, damp sand instead of water, or a twist of copper wire.
In 2025, from 25 October to 2 November, the cemeteries were open from 8:30 to 17:30, with a free shuttle bus at the Monumentale and the Parco and limited car access. The City of Turin usually publishes the year's programme in mid-October: it is worth checking it before you go.
How to make flowers last outdoors
- Choose stable, heavy vases: the autumn wind easily knocks over light ones.
- Cut the stems of cut flowers before putting them in the grave vase, and fill it well.
- Go for compact flowers: chrysanthemums, santini and carnations hold up better than delicate flowers.
- For a remembrance that lasts, a plant such as cyclamen stays lovely for weeks.
Our flowers for remembrance
If you prefer a bouquet, our white and green ones are designed for an understated gesture: Peristilio, with white roses, green santini and eucalyptus, and Ragnaia, with white roses and gypsophila. In autumn tones there is Aranciera, with orange chrysanthemums. For chrysanthemums and arrangements for the grave, call us or message us on WhatsApp: we will tell you what we have in the shop on those days.
We deliver in Turin and the surrounding area, including directly to cemeteries: in the notes, give the cemetery and a contact number, and we will agree on the best time. That way, if you live far away, you can still have flowers brought to your loved ones without being in Turin.
Frequently asked questions
What flowers do people take to the cemetery on 2 November?
Mostly chrysanthemums, potted or cut, because they bloom at this time of year and withstand the cold. Santini, white roses, carnations and plants such as cyclamen and heather are also good choices.
Why are chrysanthemums the flowers of the dead?
In Italy, because they bloom right between late October and early November, in time for All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, and last a long time outdoors. In other countries, such as Japan, they are flowers of celebration.
How much do chrysanthemums for the cemetery cost?
A cut chrysanthemum usually costs €1.50-3 per stem, a potted chrysanthemum €8-25 depending on the size. Close to 2 November prices rise.
How much does a cemetery bouquet cost in Turin?
Our most popular cemetery bouquets range from €20 to €45, depending on the flowers and the size. You can order them in the shop, by phone or on WhatsApp.
What are santini?
They are small-flowered chrysanthemums that grow in sprays. They are delicate, last a long time and are often used in white and green bouquets for remembrance.
Cut or potted flowers for the cemetery?
A potted plant lasts for weeks if watered; cut flowers are more practical for the grave vase and easy to replace. For a remembrance that lasts, a plant such as cyclamen is a good choice.
How do you keep mosquitoes out of grave vases?
With a larvicide in the water, with damp sand instead of water, or with a twist of copper wire, as Turin's cemetery service recommends.
Do you deliver flowers to the cemetery?
Yes, we deliver in Turin and the surrounding area, including directly to cemeteries. Give the cemetery and a contact number in the notes, or call us on 340 470 9209.
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